Router Energy Usage

Router energy usage calculator

Energy usage based on the average Router wattage of 6.

Usage (kWh)
Cost ($)
Per Day:
0.06853070175
$0.007140899123
Per Month:
2.083333333
$0.2170833333
Per Year:
25
$2.605
*Router energy usage cost is based on the average residential retail electricity rate in the United States.

Router Energy Usage Calculator

This calculator uses the average watt rating (100 Watts) for a Router. You can input your Router’s details to calculate the exact usage and cost of your device.

Hours used per day

Enter how many hours per day you estimate you run your Router. If it is less than one hour use a decimal. For example, 30 minutes would be .5 and 15 minutes would be .25.

Power used (Watts)

Input the wattage of your Router. If you are unsure enter the average wattage for a Router: 6.

How many watts does a Router use?

The average Router uses 6 watts. Your devices wattage may be different depending on the brand, size, or other factors.  You can generally find the wattage of your Router in the user manual or on the device itself.

Your energy rate

Enter the price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) you pay for electricity. If you are unsure you can use the average rate per kWh in the US (10 cents) or find the kWh rate in your area here.

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